Kids Pod
Congratulations to local writer Aimee Chan creator of Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
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Digital Library Access
While physical distancing measures have meant libraries across the region have closed, the good news is several libraries have access to online resources! Downloadable films, books, magazines and audio books are available for free! These libraries have access online and you can check with your local library to see what online resources they offer:
Wodonga Library Indigo Shire Libraries AlburyCity eLibrary
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miniMAMA's Messy Mornings
Every Wednesday 10:30am online
miniMAMA's Messy Mornings continues in Term Two...online!
Join Bec every Wednesday morning for a new art activity based on artworks in the MAMA Collection.
Learn a little bit more about the artist and the artwork before making your very own expression in that artist's style!
Our aim is to use materials that you are likely to already have at home, however, materials lists will be released the day before a new episode in the Instagram stories, and saved in the Materials highlight.
New episodes will be released on Wednesdays throughout the term.
You can find this week's episode, as well as art activities based on current exhibitions, on our kids Instagram channel @MAMAlbury.Explore Follow and stay connected with other art-loving families.
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Portrait Foundations with Tim Bauer (Online)
3 May 1pm-3pm
In this 2 hour Portrait Foundations workshop Tim will run you through his work and artistic vision, plus show you the camera and lighting gear he likes to use, and how he uses it.
This will give you the opportunity to learn the technical and inspirational foundations of Tim’s photographic practice.
This workshop will be an online webinar via Zoom. You will be able to see Tim at his studio in Annandale, Sydney, and will be able to interact and ask questions throughout the workshop.
Workshop is FREE but you need to register here
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Community Drumming Classes- Online | In The Groove
In The Groove is running online drumming classes. All you need is:
- A device that connects to the internet & headphones/speakers.
- A drum or other surface to drum on!
More info email
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MAMA Virtual Tour
While MAMA is currently closed to physical visitors, you can enjoy exploring the museum in this 3D tour!
MAMA has opened up the store, studio, workshop, boardroom, balcony and all the exhibition spaces to you can explore every part of the museum. Please enjoy the current exhibitions, including our major exhibition, the National Photography Prize 2020.
More info
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Albury LibraryMuseum Virtual Tours
Even though the LibraryMuseum is closed to physical visitors, you can still enjoy several on their exhibitions via a 3D tour. Explore several exhibitions including The Lynley Dodd Story Virtual Tour.
More info
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Director Community Development | City of Wodonga
Closes 3 May
Wodonga Council is seeking a Director Community Development to be a key member of council’s executive team and to continue to progress our thriving community. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who is a strategic thinker, outcome-driven, with the ability to inspire, lead and manage people.
More info
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Southwest Metro – Public Art EOI | Create NSW
Closes 5 May
Create NSW is calling for artists to register their interest to develop an integrated artwork for station glass panels for 10 of Sydney’s Southwest Metro stations.
Stations from Marrickville to Bankstown will soon be upgraded to metro standard, and Create NSW in partnership with Sydney Metro are commissioning a different artist to create a work for each station. This is a significant opportunity for artists to leave a lasting impression on Sydney’s new metro railway, and in the process deliver a cultural legacy to enrich the life of local communities. More info
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EOI- WAAAF Creek Walk Outdoor Museum & Interpretative Trail | Berrigan Shire Council
Closes 5 May
Berrigan Shire Council in conjunction with CREATE NSW, South West Arts and the Rotary Club of Tocumwal are calling for Expressions of Interest from arts practitioners to research and design using the sign form interpretative and way finding signage for Tocumwal’s Creek Walk. Part of a two-stage process the expressions of interest submitted by arts practitioners must be in accordance with artist’s brief supplied by the Council. Shortlisted applicants will be paid a design fee.
More info email
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Call Out for Aboriginal Artists - Sydney Metro EOI | Create NSW
Closes 5 May 2020
Create NSW is calling for artists to register their interest to develop an integrated artwork for station glass panels for 10 of Sydney’s Southwest Metro stations.
Stations from Marrickville to Bankstown will soon be upgraded to metro standard, and Create NSW in partnership with Sydney Metro are commissioning a different artist to create a work for each station. This is a significant opportunity for artists to leave a lasting impression on Sydney’s new metro railway, and in the process deliver a cultural legacy to enrich the life of local communities.
More info
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Expressions of Interest – Indigo Artists | Indigo Shire
Closes 11 May 2020
Indigo Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from local artists to develop live online creative skill development sessions for Indigo residents. Indigo Shire Council has a total budget of $3,000 for successful applicant(s) to deliver these sessions.
More info email
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EOI Bonegilla Historic Rail Siding Public Artwork 2020 | City of Wodonga
Closes 1 June 2020
As part of the landscaping vision for the wider environs of the Bonegilla Migrant Experience, Wodonga Council has secured funding to commission an artist to research, design, project manage and create a new public artwork at the historically significant site of the Bonegilla Station railway siding. The site is where new arrivals first touched soil at Bonegilla with their luggage allowance of only one suitcase. Artists are sought to submit an Expression of Interest, (EOI) for this exciting new venture in order to be considered for selection. From these submissions, up to three artists will be shortlisted to provide a detailed concept design.
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EOI 2020-2021 Ephemeral Art Program | City of Wodonga
Closes 1 June 2020
The program aims to create inspiring temporary public art that supports community identity and increases the cultural vibrancy. Creating the unexpected is the key objective. The council is calling on artists to express their interest for inclusion in various short-term art projects within the 2020- 2021 financial year. This is a great opportunity for artists to show their work in high visibility spaces and places. Multiple opportunities.
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Small business COVID-19 support grant (NSW)
The NSW Government is providing financial support to ease the pressures on small business as a result of COVID-19.
If your small business or non-profit organisation has experienced a significant decline in revenue as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible for the small business support grant of up to $10,000.
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2020 Resilience Fund: Survive | Australia Council for the Arts
Survive grants are available to individuals, groups and organisations to offset or recoup money lost due to cancelled activity. These grants provide stop-gap funding until relief offered by other funding agencies, government departments and support services can be accessed.
More info
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Digitise Initiative | Create NSW
Closes 19 May 2020
Supporting NSW arts and cultural organisations to create, develop and present creative practice and programming online and through virtual means.
Organisations can apply for between $500 and $10,000 towards a project resulting in digital programming outcomes and digital and online skills development.
More info
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Creative Koori Digital Initiative | Create NSW
Closes 19 May 2020
Supporting NSW First Nation’s arts and cultural organisations to create, develop, and present creative practice and programming online and through virtual means.
NSW Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations can apply for between $500 and $10,000 for projects resulting in digital programming outcomes and digital and online skills development.
More info
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Health and Wellbeing Initiative | Create NSW
Closes 19 May 2020
Supporting NSW arts and cultural organisations to work with communities and artists to create, develop and present programming that deliver mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
Individuals and Organisations can apply for between $500 and $10,000 for projects and programs.
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Regenerate Regional Event Initiative | Create NSW
Closes 19 May 2020
Supporting organisations to commission the development of arts and cultural events featuring local artists with a particular focus on music and performance. It is only open to arts and cultural organisations based in regional NSW. Regional organisations in areas affected by the recent bushfires are encouraged to apply.
Regional organisations can apply for up to $10,000 to support an event for the community to take place after public health orders relating to social distancing and travel restrictions have been lifted.
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Small Project Grants | Create NSW
Closes 30 June 2020
This quick response grant mechanism offers grants from $500 to $5,000 towards projects. Create NSW’s Small Project Grants have been redefined to address the current situation of social distancing and the cancellation of non-essential travel.
More info
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Screen NSW Slate Development Fund | Screen NSW
Now open
NSW production companies and producers can apply for a maximum of $100,000 to develop a slate of three or more projects for TV Drama, Factual, Features and Online.
More info
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Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative | Regional Arts Victoria
Closes 1 June or when funding pool is exhausted
Regional Arts Victoria is working in partnership with the Victorian State Government on the Sustaining Creative Workers initiative.
The initiative seeks to support the continued work of Victoria’s independent creative practitioners who have been negatively impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sustaining Creative Workers delivers quick-response funding to independent creative practitioners, sole traders, freelancers, collectives and micro-organisations/businesses whose work and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by coronavirus.
It will support creatives, across all creative disciplines, to continue to work in their creative field, adapt to change, research and develop projects, develop their product or skills, and/or connect with new audiences or markets.
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Open Call Program | MAMA
Closes 22 May
Each year, MAMA invites artists, artist groups, collaborative practitioners, curators and makers of all kinds to apply during our Open Call. Artists from all backgrounds and levels of experience are encouraged to apply - senior artists, emerging, mid-career, self-taught, established and academic artists alike. The opportunity to present painting, moving-image, photography, mixed media, sculpture, performance, sound, text-based work, ceramics, object-based and conceptual practices is provided as part of the great breadth of contemporary art that MAMA encourages, nurtures, desires and celebrates.
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2020 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) | Create NSW
Closes 26 May 2020
As part of its response to COVID-19 impacts, Create NSW has brought forward its call for entries for the 2020 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging), which supports NSW-based visual artists at the start of their careers, in partnership with Sydney’s Artspace.
Up to 12 artists will be selected to receive curatorial support and mentorship from Artspace as they develop new works for an exhibition where a final Fellow will be selected to receive $30,000 from Create NSW to progress a self-directed program of professional development.
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Incinerator Art Award: Art for Social Change
Closes 18 May
The Incinerator Art Award is the Incinerator Gallery’s annual contemporary art prize inspired by the theme of art for social change.
In light of the profound impact of the COVID-19 virus and the effect that current global events are having on Australian visual artists the Incinerator Art Award 2020 has been adjusted. This year it is easier to apply (and free!) and they are providing significant opportunities for future display of artworks at the gallery.
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Lethbridge Art Award | Small Scale Art Award
Closes 15 May
With a first prize of $20 000, the Lethbridge Art Award is open to national and international artists for small-scale artworks. Entrants may submit 2D artworks up to 61cm (24 inches) in height or width. The Judging is based on three equally evaluated criteria of creativity, originality and skill.
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Waverley Art Prize 2020
Closes 15 May
With an annual prize pool worth $15,000, the 2020 Waverley Art Prize is open to painting, drawing print & mixed media. This year’s judges are George Raftopoulous (artist) and Laura Jones (artist).
More info
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The Lester Prize
Closes 10 July
The Lester Prize is one of the country’s premier art prizes—an award that places artists and community proudly front-and-centre. Our prize is about the advancement of the artists, not the celebrity of the sitters—it always has been and always will be.
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A Piece of Work, a podcast hosted by Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson ( FYI Broad City best TV show ever -although some of you will disagree!), is everything you wanted to know about modern and contemporary art but were afraid to ask. A bicycle wheel attached to a stool; a giant canvas splattered with paint; dozens of soup cans…for many museum visitors, works like these prompt a ton of questions. In this 10-episode podcast, Abbi looks for answers in lively conversations with curators, artists, and some friends, including Hannibal Buress, Tavi Gevinson, RuPaul, and Questlove.
Listen here
Thoughts? Suggestions on books or podcasts? Write to us.
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